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Web Link Exercises
Unit 2 Building Safe and Healthy Relationships
Chapter 4, Lesson 2
My
Moods, My Phobias, My Feelings
Teen life is all about navigating through complex social situations.
Read about what makes us nervous, what to do about feeling
depressed, and how to handle bullies. Pick a topic that interests
you and write an article about it for your student newspaper.
Chapter 4, Lesson 3
American
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
What are some of the mental illnesses that affect teenagers?
Do you know anyone who suffers from one of these conditions?
Choose three of the glossary terms found on this site and
read the descriptions. Think of ways you help others defeat
the stigma associated with mental diseases.
Chapter 5, Lesson 1
Demonstrating
Good Character
There are many ways to put good character to use. Would you
“stick your neck out” for something you believe in? To read
about someone who has made a difference by taking that action,
visit this Web site and click on the “Profiles of Giraffe
Heroes” link. In a brief paragraph summarize what you have
read.
Chapter 6, Lesson 2
Dealing
with Peer Pressure
Have you ever felt pressured to participate in something that
made you uncomfortable – such as using tobacco, drugs, or
alcohol, or disagreeing with your parents? Discover how you
can turn negative peer pressure into positive peer pressure.
Read the article “Dealing with Peer Pressure.” Think about
some other ways you can stay true to yourself and say no to
risky behaviors.
Chapter 7, Lesson 3
Preventing
Violence
Violence in schools ranges from seemingly small things like
pushing someone in the hallway to tragedies that impact entire
communities. By reading the articles on this Web site, you
can learn how to recognize the warning signs of violence and
deal with your own anger. To test your new knowledge, find
articles or news stories about violence you have read during
the past week. Now, try to think of ways these violent situations
could have been avoided.
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